We got this
by Phil Gurnee on Jun 2, 2011 12:26 PM PDT
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PrintIf such a gifted and renowned baseball writer such as Dave Cameron can predict the Rockies to win the Western Division based on just a few weeks of baseball games, then a flawed blogger can predict the Dodgers to win this Division after one third of the season has been played, even while sitting in fourth place.
I know I'm not climbing out on the kind of limb that Dave Cameron climbed out on. It took an arrogance rarely seen other than in ESPN writers to call a division in April.
For the educated baseball fan there is little evidence the Dodgers can pull off this feat. The Dodgers are in fourth place, closer to last place then first place, have never been able to string together more then three wins in a row, and are embarking on a road trip that will see them take on contenders not pretenders on every stop.
No matter, we got this.
Everything that could go wrong for the Dodgers may have already happened. The Dodger setbacks were short term, the loss of Buster Posey and Jorge De La Rosa are long term. This is a non stat zone analysis, completely subjective, no WAR, no OPS+, no ERA+, no xFIP, just simple old fashioned bullshit.
The Dodgers entered the 2011 with some givens and some questions.
- One of the best rotations from 1 - 5 in baseball
- A deep and gifted bullpen
- A strong hitting right fielder
- Which Matt Kemp would show up? The good one or the GREAT ONE
- Would Juan Uribe help or hinder the offense?
- Rafy Furcal would get hurt, Jamey Carroll would replace him with no one the wiser.
- Would anyone step up in left field or would the platoon be the answer?
- An enigma at 1st base
- No money for reinforcements
- A distracting ownership situation
It is obvious what has put the kibosh on the Dodger season.
- The deep and gifted bullpen lost every single member of the original bullpen that they were counting on other than Matt Guerrier. Broxton lost to stubbornness, Kuo to mental anxiety, Padilla twice to arm trouble, Jansen to arm trouble, Hawksworth to groin trouble.
- James Loney decided that his ineptitude in the 2nd half last year could not only be replicated but surpassed.
- Casey Blake got an infection, not the normal injury that shelf's a major leaguer for a month. The domino effect of losing three infielders at the same time (Blake, Uribe, and Furcal) meant the Dodger infield resembled the Good (Carroll), the Bad (DeJesus), and the Ugly (Aaron Miles).
- Hector Gimenez counted on to be the lightening rod of triumph was shelf-ed and may never be seen again
- Juan Uribe proved that he can look as awful at the plate for stretches of time as anyone who has ever donned the blue.
- Early on left field was even more of a problem than even the most pessimistic fan would have expected.
Within all these troubles, a sliver of hope emerged from each one of them, hope that one can easily grasp onto if they look hard enough.
- The original bullpen may have blown a gasket, but the kiddie playpen did just fine in their absence. Scott Elbert, Javy Guerra, and Rubby De La Rosa, stepped into the void and performed well enough that as the broken brigade start to filter back one can feel confident the Dodgers have some arms for the long summer battle for supremacy.
- James Loney came off his putrid April to put up a decent May. It was not great, it was however productive, and that is all we ask of James Loney. Don't create a maelstrom that sucks everyone down with you, stay afloat, catch the occasional wave, paddle back out, and for Gods Sake stop playing against LHP.
- Casey Blake is back, he should be ready to go for the rest of the season, getting the occasional day off someone his age needs to stay energized.
- As bad as Juan Uribe looked at times, his defense was solid and sometimes spectacular at 3rd. When he was locked in for that one week, he was terrific. It seems obvious that when he comes back he will have more stretches of terrificness then suckiness because he already had so many of the suckiness weeks. Why else would Ned have given him all that money? When Uribe comes back, Casey Blake can play 1st base against LHP, letting Jamey Carroll play some second. When the infield is healthy it is one flexible unit that need never let Aaron Miles get off the bench.
- Left field might be in good hands. Maybe not Apartment 4E good hands but still Jerry Sands looks like he will be an average left fielder. He is certainly no Billy Ashly, maybe more a right handed Todd Hollandsworth type. If Gibbons and Thames had not been hurt, we might not have seen the promise of Sands, so hopefully good came from the bad. At the least he appears to be a lefty masher, the real question is will he hit right handers enough to keep Gibbons on the bench. This writer thinks he can.
Some of the good things Dodger fans counted on have happened. The Dodgers have a rotation that has missed only one start, a rotation that may boast the best pitcher in the NL West, a rotation that may boast the best number five starter in the Division, a rotation that has the best Japanese pitcher in the country, a rotation that has the best over 30 lefty in the Division, a rotation that has a man with emotional issues that only certain writers know about who may overcome those demons of a shy personality to take his game to a level only his fans can dream of. A rotation dreams are made of. Neds dreams. Our dreams. Dodger dreams
While the rotation is just about all you need to call the Division the Dodgers have more. A right fielder who has yet to hit the hot streak he is famous for, he still has 25 home runs to hit this year, the center fielder who would appear to be capable of making a claim for the MVP. A one / two punch the envy of baseball. Sure they don't have 10 year, gazillion dollar contracts, they don't inspire the press unless they are part of trade talks, but by the end of this season will there be any doubt that the CF/RF combination of Matt / Andre was the best the Ravine has ever had paired together?
No one has a Jamey Carroll. The Diamondbacks may think they have one in Bloomquist, but they don't. The Giants thought they had one in DeRosa but not surprisingly he ended up with a limp wrist in San Francisco. Our Jamey plays second, SS, or 3rd with aplomb, while slapping singles wherever he can, and doing whatever he can to help the team be the best they can be.
By Sept the Ravine will be full again as the Dodgers mount their victorious comeback, no longer will we hear Vinny say 36,000 in attendance with a smirk in his voice as he looks upon the empty seats. Instead he will again revel in the roar of a sold out crowd as pennant fever grips this town. Gang bangers will return and be high fiving the crowd as they are escorted away, beach balls will fly, peanuts will be thrown, history will be made.
Be there when it happens, don't miss the chance to tell the kids, you were there when the Elevens made their mad dash to glory. These things only happen once, and once can last 25 years.
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You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Every year I’m optimistic about the Dodger’s chances. However in a year like this, my optimism can only lead the Dodgers to about 84 wins. It’s likely that that won’t be enough, and even if it is, there is a greater chance that the Dodgers fail to meet that greatest of optimism. So much can go wrong, so much already has. If the Dodgers could do it all over again 100 times, I’m sure they might make the postseason their fair share. However their chances have already been stymied by a poor first two months. Take off the blue tinted glasses and realize that there is a good chance that this should be a sell year for the Dodgers.
boooooooooooooooooooooooring
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
clear-eyed realist
I agree, but willing to see what happens in the next 6 weeks
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
Heh, your Gimenez comment cracked me up
I share the reason for (very cautious) optimism that they’re still in it. And of course know that alas even more could go wrong. But it’s hard to picture that. Now other teams in the division are having some o f the bad mojo the Dodgers had, so you never know.
Baseball’s a funny game. and this is an especially strange year.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Q asked in Rob Neyer's chat today
What are the odds Matt Kemp ends up Cincinnati? What would it take?
by GM at 11:19 AM
Neyer: I don’t really see it. It’s not like the Reds have a crying need. Better to find a bat for left field.
Is it just me or did he take that question way too seriously? On what planet is Matt Kemp getting traded?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
oh good we can hash this out again
booooooooooooooooooooring :-p
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Is than inside joke? Or did you just not take your happy meds today? :-P
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
hah no I'm just tired of the constant nashing of teeth
about people wanting to trade for our stars and espn thinking it could happen
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I'd love it if Neyer just said
Joey Votto, next question
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Fangraphs has had a trade series by position
So far Ethier, Kemp, Furcal, and Broxton have all been named
and
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I don't think you get my point
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
We all do
he wants to make trades, you don’t.
If you do not engage Table he can only talk to himself.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I have a Table all discussions rule in effect
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah seriously, I just thought it was funny and out of the blue...
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I'm not annoyed by people wanting to trade for our players
I’m tired of people complaining about ESPN and Fangraphs thinking we could trade our players. TL;DR ESPN and Fangraphs say things that make us sad. The End.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Yeah
but then we sit here and wonder what it would take to get Prince Fielder, if a new owner will have room in the budget for Albert Pujols, etc etc. I don’t know that you specifically do it, but we are as much at fault here as they are.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Jon Weisman hated silly trade talk. I enjoy trade talk, but I don’t enjoy uninformed trade talk. If I wanted that, I’d hang out with ignorant fans instead of this group. Sometimes my expectations of TBLA commentators is to high.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Rob Neyer is not Keith Law
he tends not to mock so freely
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Right
But the correct answer is:
The Dodgers are not trading their franchise player while they have as much a chance as the Reds do for the postseason.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Better hitting, nothing close to our rotation. In case you didn’t notice Volquez is in the minors. Bailey is doing his 2nd DL stint, LeClure followed Baily to the DL, Chapman is suffering anxiety disorders and is in the minor leagues, Mike Leake is not very good.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Reds run differential +14
Dodgers run differential -30
both have had trouble putting their best players on the field as you say.
One team is in a position to bolster their team at the trade deadline and another is not.
I’ll give the Reds the edge thank you.
But the reds do not need Matt Kemp, for one thing.
They would need Chad Billingsley or something if we’re making up trades regarding Reds and Dodgers. ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
oh, I’m just saying the Reds have a better postseason chance here, not related to the Kemp to Reds comment.
The Reds have a tougher road with the Brewers and Cardinals then the Dodgers do.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
agreed, it’s just that wildcard……
Also it could be argued that their chances at the division are lower due to them sharing the pie with AZ, CO, and SF while CIN has two other teams sharing the majority of the division chances pie.
Wildcard – Florida / Atlanta / Cardinals / Brewers / Reds with one of those three representing the NL Central. They get two chances instead of just one, but given their pitching problems I don’t see how their chances are any better then ours. I love Bruce/Stubbs/Votto/ and even Philips to a degree but Rolen has fallen back to hurt production. If Bruce continues to go Baustista and Votto never slumps, yes, they are contenders, but I would not make them favorites.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Dont ever take sides with anyone against the family again. Ever.
by uschris0304 on Jun 2, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey Table
Are you Jose Mesa? Just wondering.
by preacher roe on Jun 2, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The correct answer is 100%
Since Kemp will surely be on the team plane that takes the Dodgers to play the Reds this weekend
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2011 1:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The correct answer is 100%
Since Kemp will surely be on the team plane that takes the Dodgers to play the Reds this weekend
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2011 1:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Love it!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 12:41 PM PDT reply actions
Zombies?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
noah (la)
I have seen you peg the Dodgers for a first round bat. Do you think Logan still goes away from the high school arm that he always takes in the first round?
Klaw (1:10 PM)
I’m hearing Robert Stephenson, RHP, there very strongly. And am hearing they can’t go over slot on any pick.
Although, aren't the guys that people "hear very strongly" every year for the Dodgers, almost never the ones they pick?
They seem kind of secretive about it for the most part (as they should be).
Or do these rumors often have legs? Stephenson would kinda make sense though.
I will say that they were not expected to go over slot, nor expected to sign Lee or Gould, and they did. That said… the situation with McCourt at the moment is obviously even worse than it was last year.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
The “very strongly” is always hyperbole, and “people with the team” are always secondary scouts that get secondary information themselves. The top scouts and decision makers will never ever ever ever let you know who they want to draft, from the first pick to the 50th.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Did you watch that video Tommy posted earlier of Logan White discussing the draft? Looks to me that he’s checking out arms more than anything and which mid-90s pitcher to select from, since there are so many. That, and history, is why you have Law and BA guys say Stephenson may be our guy. He did say a lot of teams will strike on a premium mid-infielder if they are available, or something like that. If Javier Baez is not selected by #16, I would select him in a heartbeat.
The top scouts and decision makers will never ever ever ever let you know who they want to draft, from the first pick to the 50th.
Logan is just talking.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Or is it?
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
by G.Scott on Jun 2, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heard this
Logan’s now looking hard at a short fat long reliever who’s a fifth-year college senior. He only throws one pitch (palm ball), his arm action is “robotic,” and he showed up late for his workout.
I didn't post it
Eric did, i just referenced it.
gotta give credit where it’s due
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
FWIW, Robert Stephenson is legit. Wiry local kid who already throws 96 and is projected to throw harder in time. Has two off speed pitches that can be very good.
by Julio Nievas on Jun 2, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh crap
I thought he was from Alhambra, CA
by Julio Nievas on Jun 2, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
we already got one of those
Jansen…referring to a J&H
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
I miss Humma
I do too, believe me. Things will calm down in a couple of weeks.
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- Kids out of control
- Work out of control
- Bride out of control (and not in a good way)
- Computer out of control (it died on May 15; just getting back up and running now)
- Health out of control (sick as a dog)
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I need a morphine drip and for the earth to stop spinning for six months so I can sleep.
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by Humma Kavula on Jun 2, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
good pick
john sickels ranks him 26 on his draft board this year
I just can’t wait to refer to this team as The Elevens for years to come.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2011 12:59 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
It was fun to write, honestly your prediction last week is what set it off. Originally I had planned a snarky reply to your prediction with a full on bet based on how close you came to my dismal prediction. Then I looked at the preview and said, fuck it, why can’t we do this.
Then we won four out of five.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Awesome
I don’t know man, I just saw guys coming back off the DL all at the same time, saw the Rockies and Reds staffs we were going to face andgo optimistic. Though, I think it’s been 3 of 5, no? 15-4 was way high, but being over .500 isn’t out of the question and a .500 May would have put us about 2 games back.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
It was 4-1 on the homestand
Until last night.
The 19 games are the 6-game homestand, 10-game trip, then 3 at home with the Reds, right?
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2011 1:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Remembering that the other teams in our division still sucked as much as i expected them to
and realizing we where about to get healthy bolstered my faith when it was at its lowest.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Some of us had faith :-p
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Guerrieri
I really like his delivery, arm action and frame. I can see how he has helium right now. What are his bonus demands?
Guerrieri
Is the pitcher I want to have. Looks like a Logan guy. Clean delivery, throws a nice curveball. I read he’s very signable.
damn
thas a big neck
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I can see that the idea factory that is TV
is churning them out as strongly as ever
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
i'll only watch it
if they don’t eat anything. I think the show became more that than anything else fear related.
also, i’m lying, i won’t watch it anyway.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I've watched a total of 10 minutes of fear factor
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
and
they were eating something gross right?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Baseball Version
1. Left hand hitter facing a pissed off Randy Johnson who just watched the previous hitter trot around the bases after jacking a 3- 0 gimme ball.
2. A soft throwing lefty facing Albert whose last at bat was a line drive that came so close to his head, he felt the stitch burn as it went by.
3. A catcher watching Adam Dunn rounding 3rd base, wishing the throw home would be off line but realizing it was just a tad in front of the plate
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jun 2, 2011 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Best line ever.
The Giants thought they had one in DeRosa but not surprisingly he ended up with a limp wrist in San Francisco.
by Grimjack on Jun 2, 2011 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
agreed
so i will rec it
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The entire paragraph about the pitching staff is awesome, especially about Billingsley.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2011 1:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I have one question,
Why am I the only one to req this article so far?
Rec’ing articles doesn’t do anything, at least not like comments or fan posts.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 2, 2011 1:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I laughed out loud at the Billingsley thing and the Gimenez thing.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I really enjoyed that paragraph as well
The part about bills was great, lol.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
OT NFL Labor
supposedly they have now gone from “secret talks” to settlement discussion. This would be really good news. I have but one source, and that is this article http://www.battleredblog.com/2011/6/2/2203052/labor-wars-a-new-hope pointing to a houston sports radio
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
STL
Cardinals having to field a hobbled lineup today. No Holliday (DL) and no Berkman.
1. Ryan Theriot SS
2. Jon Jay RF
3. Albert Pujols 1B
4. Allen Craig LF
5. Yadier Molina C
6. Colby Rasmus CF
7. Tyler Greene 2B
8. Tony Cruz 3B
9. Lance Lynn P
- bet they wish they had Aaron Miles back. :)
I hope you bet the over. Allen Craig is gonna hit 3 bombs.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
I have the "under’, which means the “over” will hit. I got the over in the Mets game earlier, which will offset my losings from the Giants game.
Collins already did
at least at the press
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I had to look it up last night when punching in the lineups. Mid+ level prospect with sinking fastball. Seems like a perfect fit for Dave Duncan tutilage(sp?).
future?
the future is now good sir
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
“4th/5th starter, liked his brk ball in college, aggressive w/FB, competes”
never said future. My bad
heh was just joking that he was pitching in major league games
so the future has arrived
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
French Open semis have two fantastic match-ups: Roger vs. Njokovic, Rafa vs. Andy Murray.
It’s always fun to root against Roger and it’s cool that Njok is better than him now.
but I mean, track and field has a new record holder every 2 years in nearly every event. Swimming went from Thorpe to Phelps to whoever in 6 years.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
I’m pretty certain no country will ever outdo China for its opening ceremony.
by kinbote on Jun 2, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I normally don’t care about such things, but they kinda went all out. The whole number thing was very cool, imo.
My wife and I started taking Mandarin right after the opening ceremony.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Jun 2, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I ate Mandarin through the whole thing
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
except when they had the pretty girl lipsyncing the song that the not-so-pretty little girl was singing
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh
we started that trend 80 years ago in the talkies
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
gonna
have to bring you along next time I go to China so you can get some appreciation. Place kicks ass to USA culture wise.
I will save my xenophobic ramblings for another time
but beijing was amongst my least favorite places to do business
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
By the way, Blake Hawksworth (pitching one inning) and Juan Uribe are both starting tonight in Rancho.
More proof that minor leaguers pay their dues…when the Quakes played in Lancaster last week, they drove from Rancho to Lancaster and back each day (~76 miles one way).
I just went to 21 and lewis, some brothers were shootin dice so I said lets do this…. a grip is alot of cash….i.e. Dam cuz, this shit cost a grip B…. but doesnt have an exact dollar value, get it??
I am sad, I haven’t found the remix. I did however, watch the Tim McCarver auto tune commercial on my lunch break.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
oh man that was great
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mccarver+autotune&aq=f
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Hopefully I remember when i get home. No youtube at work.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
For instance, I have 18 whole dollars in my pocket right now. If I fold it over a few times, I could pass this off as a grip.
like measuring hands on a horse
or a mouthful on….
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
a grip could also be a small amount of cash, if that small amount is too much for something. Like 5 bucks for a hot dog…. Dam, they want a grip of money up in hurr for a hot dog, shiet…. So its either carrying alot of cash, or something costing more then it should haha
it is a word
that will not end up in the HJ lexicon accept to use it in mocking manner when others least expect it
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so late to the party
I’ve been out of commission for… is it weeks now?…
But I just wanted to check in to say, after reading this article, NAOYAHN
Not All of You Are Hummas Now
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Nuthin' but a G Thang
Why would the girl that got her bikini top ripped at the BBQ show up to the party later that night?
Still on Frank's team!
Pirates up 7 – 0 after three, lose 9 – 8
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Jason Isringhausen with his first win since 2008
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Top of the 1st inning May 6, 2005 in Cincy
HBP
HR
single
HR
walk
double
double
Wilson removed
sac bunt
ground out
walk
walk
double
strikeout
10 runs, 6 hits
who was the 3rd man of that trio (Wilson, Isringhousen) and ……….
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Blast from the past via memory
Pack your grip
Taking you on a trip
Ain’t no seats
All we got dancing feets
Leave your worries behind (Leave your worries behind)
Cause rain, shine
Don’t mind
We’re riding on the Groove line tonight
For G Scott and some TBLA points
Fun story up on Rotowire regarding successful pitchers right now who throw no harder then 87 MPH. The info on them does not start until 2/3 down. Successful being defined lightly.
11 pitchers made the list. For each pitcher on the list you get 10 TBLA Points
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Ted Lilly. Jamie Moyer.
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10 points
Shaun Marcum (86.6) – Marcum has the requisite control (2.2 BB/9) for this list, but what sets him apart is an 8.5 K/9. What sets Marcum apart is his command. He has a unique ability to get hitters to chase pitches outside the zone, and more often than the average pitcher, he’s successful in minimizing the damage when hitters do chase. The numbers bear this out, as hitters chase 32.7 percent of Marcum’s pitches outside the zone (league average: 29.1 percent), and they make contact in those cases just 56.2 percent of the time versus a league average of 67.9 percent.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Tim Wakefield. RA Dickey.
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Zito
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
How about my boy Nelson Figueroa?
(Note: I have no idea how fast Figueroa actually throws.)
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Hints
We are facing one this weekend
We faced one in the recent past
One used to be a big time prospect for one of our enemies but is now in the AL
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
One is on the most surprising team in baseball, one is on the sixth best organization in baseball
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Pineda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jk
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
he still exists?!
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Shut down your Angels just the other day.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
burn
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Are they your angels when they do well
and my angels when they do bad?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
only when you diss a pitcher who owned them
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Hah I wasn't trying to be mean
I honestly just hadn’t heard about him in a long long long time.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Other then Marcum, Nolasco is more successful then anyone on this list
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I assume you mean this year specifically
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Nope
the final four are the hardest throwers starting out at 87.2 – 87.4.
Two are retreads working in a big fruited city
one came from that city but now does his work on the west coast
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Colon?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Jason Issringuasen?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
10 points
3 left, you guys doing great work
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
CHRIS YOUNG!
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Nope
AL Western team not in California:)
NL Eastern Team
AL Central Team
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Jair Jurrjens?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought he did too
but both baseball tonight and MLBN were talking about how he was getting by without a plus fastball.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
they're not
complete morons, well not always :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 2, 2011 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
10 points – he throws the lowest at 83.7
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The final one
Dave Bush?
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
research supporting the hypothesis that long toss is bad
http://topvelocity.net/the-proper-research-on-why-long-toss-is-bad-for-your-arm/
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Just perusing the Dodgers' roster
After tonight, 23 of the 40 players who have played a game for the Dodgers this season have also played at least one game in the minors this season (12 of 21 position players, 11 of 19 pitchers).
Including or not including the rehab stints?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
including
Without the rehab stints, it is 6 position players and 7 pitchers who have also played in the minors this season.
Great article
Whether you not you agree with Phil’s take here, there is no doubting that the writing here is superb. There were several lines that absolutely slayed me. Too many to quote. You know what they are anyway.
Also, I can’t think of a better LAD CF/RF combo than Matt/Andre either. In a somewhat different way: Brett Butler and Darryl in his first year here. Butler and Mondesi one season three years later. In ’74, the Toy Cannon and Willie Crawford (130 OPS+) w/ some Joe Ferguson (132 OPS+) was pretty darn good. But those are single years. Andre/Matt are giving us several.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yeah, those two will be linked for some time, especially when both sign extensions before next season.
I have been driving the “trade Andre” bandwagon because I am under the assumption that he wants and can get Jayson Werth money.
If it is a given that Andre will sign an extension this offseason, I think then it is also a given that it is for a small single-digit number of years. And if that is the case, then I wholly support keeping him around.
Andre is older than the rest of the crowd and I don’t want to pay for three years of sub-par performance when he is in his late 30s, but if we can see him through his (say) age 34 season and then say sayonara…. well, sure!
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
I want to keep him around
since he is going to lead us to championships in 2013 and 2014. Who the fuck cares about 2020?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
You will, in 2020.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
I'll just think
man, I would love to have that 18 mil back, but 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS BITCHES!
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If they win even one championship in the next few years I don’t care if they field a little league team in 2020
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
You didn’t care about 2020 way back in 1985? Boy, that is thinking ahead.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
I thought the world was ending in 1999
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Man, then this should all be gravy for you. The world didn’t end! Baseball goes on! How do you muster up the emotion to care about who wins or loses?
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quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur
by Humma Kavula on Jun 2, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is it too late
for me to start being a dick today? Or to call people dicks?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
What did Eric do now?
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 2, 2011 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sorry :(
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
It’s awfully nice not to have to sit down every time you use a public restroom.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
That’s what notebooks (and record albums when saying goodnight to the girlfriends parents) were for.
by jim hitchcock (railway) on Jun 2, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
OTOH, I can wear white pants any day of the month.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It’s never appropriate to wear white pants. Not since Saturday Night Fever.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
I wrote “can”. Whether or not I should is a different issue.
I should dig up some pictures of me from the pastels and white coat Miami Vice look days.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I'm still trying to figure out
why colin farrel needed that mustache for the movie. Not his best look.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
This was so great :) Very well done
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Also, this line had me laugh very hard
The Giants thought they had one in DeRosa but not surprisingly he ended up with a limp wrist in San Francisco.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Per rotowire:
Yhency Brazoban (P) 6/2/2011
Brazoban has been released from Triple-A Round Rock, reports Jeff Wilson of the Ft. Worth Star-Tribune. Brazoban requested his release because he was pitching well (10.6 K/9, 3.42 ERA), yet the Rangers were not adding him to their 40-man roster. He may be able to see some time in a major league bullpen with another ballclub.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Wonder if MLB doesn’t work like the NBA or NFL where you’re allowed to seek a trade while under employment. Why would he ask for a release without an offer lined up?
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Pretty much reached a dead end there. Release = he controls where he goes, at least more than if he had been traded.
Well, if he isn’t getting added to the 40 man, at least ask the Rangers if he can seek a new deal with a new team while pitching for them. Dunno though, kind of sets an awkward precident.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Per Rotowire
Vicente Padilla (P) LA 6/2/2011
Padilla (forearm) needed just 13 pitches to get through two scoreless innings for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, the Dodgers’ official site reports. Padilla is on track to be activated Friday and while manager Don Mattingly wouldn’t commit to using him as a closer, don’t be surprised if that ends up being the case. “We haven’t really talked about it too much,” Mattingly said. “But with him we’re not afraid to put him in that role.” Mattingly also noted that for now he plans to pick a closer based on matchups, but admits that he’d like to eventually find one hurler to turn to regularly in save situations. “I’d like to have that guy in the ninth where we say this is our guy in the ninth, this is where we go and we work to him,” Mattingly said. “We haven’t been able to put that scenario together, so we’ve been really flexible as to how we’re doing it, but I’d still like to have that guy.”
Did he really pitch today or is that a mistake?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
?
I’m still confused. Doesn’t the first sentence in your quote say he threw 13 pitches on “Thursday”? Which is today? They must have meant Tuesday; the Quakes play tonight.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Fangraphs is clocking Rubby’s avg FB as 96.3 and also registering his #2 offering as a splitter at 87.3. I guess it’s harder than your run-of-the-mill changeup.
Phil, I love your bullpen nickname
“The Playpen”
Hopefully these guys can keep that as a badge of honor and not something negative. Go Playpen!
by LA Taco on Jun 2, 2011 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
We all agree that this guy is useless, right?
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2011 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I was kidding.
It was funny, in the game thread, there seemed to be quite a few comments like this where I couldn’t tell if they were serious.
by Michael White on Jun 2, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have rooted harder for Eric Stults if the Dodgers went little league style with first names and last initial on back of the jersey
So I should be a big Craig Shipley supporter?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
MLB players I played against from LA City schools — Jon Leicester (Pali), Doug Slaten (Venice), Token Old-Friend Brian Barton (Westchester).
Other Western Leaguers off the top of my head — Vic Darensbourg (Westchester), Kevin Millar (Uni), Roy Smalley (Westchester)
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Other Valley dudes
Randy Wolf, Conor Jackson – El Camino Real
Bret Saberhagen – Cleveland
Robin Yount, Rick Auerbach, Gabe Kaplar – Taft
Dwight Evans – Chatsworth (from when it was still mostly orange groves and horse ranches)
Ryan Braun – Granada Hills
Doug DeCinces – Monroe
Leo Rosales – Reseda (not that Reseda boy!)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
In addition to Garland and GA, Kennedy has had a few others. Terrmel Sledge is the only other one I can think of offhand. Kameron Loe went to Granada…
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
Has anyone played Undead Nightmare, the Red Dead Redemption addon?
I just was finally able to download it last night and i’m thrilled with how fun it is :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Mariners have three left fielders
hitting below .170, not even including the released Milton. Roto owners might want to jump early on Mike Carp who has started playing LF in AAA.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He needs to get into an outfield with Mike Trout.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
If Salmon would just unretire....
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Logan White is looking for HS power arms
“For us, there isn’t a hitter at 16 that we can insert into left field or the lineup. This Draft is thin at catcher and thin up the middle infield, two areas I’d like to put in the organization.” — White
It’s part of the Logan White Mad Libs press cheat sheet.
For us, there isn’t a hitter at ____(number) that we can insert into ______(offensive problem position) or the lineup. This draft is thin at _(position) and thin at _(position), two areas I’d like to put in the organization.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
For us, there isn’t a hitter at 69 that we can insert intocyour vagina or the lineup. This draft is thin at tongue and thin at cock, two areas I’d like to put in the organization.
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s the way we played Mad Libs back in the day
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Mad Libs went out when I was like, 9, so we used hilarious words like ‘smelly’ and ‘gross’.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Sun continues to be hot.
Also, I hope we never ever draft another catcher. Ever.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
I’ll take Lasorda’s great-godson in a late round.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I’ll take Yeager, Fergy, Scoscia.
What is up with the catcher hate.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Too easy to convert an infielder or outfielder with a strong bat and teach them the position without them having all those miles on their knees from high school or college.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Yet the major leagues are filled with drafted catchers, not converted catchers. Logan hit paydirt with Martin and Santana, struck out with May and Delmonico. The rest of the world drafts catchers.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Oh I know this. I just find it more feasible to draft the bat and adjust their position accordingly.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
He should look harder then. Fire this guy already….
Still on Frank's team!
by delias man on Jun 2, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
he only works with what his scouts tell him. If he thinks the draft is thin at catcher, and it’s not, it’s because he doesn’t have enough scouts or not enough good scouts, not because he’s bad at his job.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Don’t you live in Southern California?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Sort of
When they moved to Rancho, from the team website:
Fans were asked to select a name for the new team and on September 30, 1992, it was announced that six people had suggested the name “Quakes,” which was chosen by the teams’ management as the winner from over 200 different choices. A fitting name it is indeed, as the ballpark sits adjacent to a number of earthquake fault lines.
Did you just find out Hawk’s sister is going to be in attendance?
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 2, 2011 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Was tired most of the day, just decided 30 minutes or so ago, emailed to get a credential, and I’m in.
Ask Lemmermann what his most impressive tool is:)
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by Phil Gurnee on Jun 2, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I probably won’t get there early enough for any pregame stuff. Maybe I’ll get to talk to Hawksworth or Uribe when they come out of the game though.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chinatown-ice-cream-factory-new-york
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I'm gonna say
Kelly’s has to be at least not bad. I mean, fudge!
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Question
team color is black, but we can wear any hat we want. Do I get a black Dodgers hat, or do I stick with the blue one, or do I go sport like, a Pirates hat?
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
this one of course
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1869697&cp=1452363.1452860.1168847
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
That pic is too small for the awesomeness of the pillbox hats.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Its a baseball game not a track meet
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Yeah thats totally the best idea.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
...
How did I not think about that hat? I OWN that hat!
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Did you get it online? I’m interested in buying one so I was just wondering.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
If I recall correctly I called them and ordered it
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But your arms don’t look like that…
I MEAN WHAT
Poor Deuce.
by Maddz on Jun 2, 2011 6:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I recommend wearing a hat you don’t care about ruining with sweat
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 2, 2011 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
There is no such thing as ruining a hat with sweat!
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I am just saying if you want to wear it other places. My River Cats hat is trashed from softball
KCAL! FTMFW!
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 2, 2011 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll take the opposite of Phil's approach..
After the Dodgers get done in Philly next week…they’ll be 9 games out of 1st place.
At that time, sell everything
The greatness of Kershaw, Kemp
The goodness of Billingsley, Kuroda, Blake
isnt enough to overcome the mediocre or bad of the other 20 guys.
At least…not 84 wins worth (what it’d take to win the division).
I’m in no way shocked you would bring down the entire thread.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Seriously
it’s an off day, baseball doesn’t exist once the work day is almost over.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
you could say that for most threads here
people at work = comments
people not at work = commenting? meh i got things to do
I more meant, it’s a positive thread, get out of here with your negative nancy bs.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
don't feed the troll
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I am going to say it once more
before I get up and roar
by Hollywood Joe on Jun 2, 2011 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
There needs to be a movie about G. Scott .vs. Joey Joe.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
They had a dark one when they were the Angels team. Idk about now. I would totally go ‘Topes. In fact if I can find somewhere that they aren’t 32 dollars I am going to purchase one now.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
You can't
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
I was about to type eBay but… Eww. But, thanks at least for letting me know I have no choice.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
I mean you can try its been a year since I looked, but I couldn’t find anywhere other then directly from the team.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
There was a link for one for 20 by someone but it said Replica so I think I’m just gonna say screw it and go for the normal hat…
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Shipping was not cheap when I got mine
it was like 8-10 bucks for shipping
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Do they ship it in a fucking microwave?? Its just to SoCal… Ugh. $40 for a baseball hat… Its worth it.. Kinda.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I could just drive down to the stadium and buy it for you and send it. I bet that would be cheaper.
@3_2count
Yeah, I usually go to a game or two every Isotopes homestand. Wore the Isotopes hat out today, actually.
@3_2count
That is very cool. I live right bewteen Rancho and IE so its very easy for me to see Hi-A.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 2, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck positive thoughts
Let’s just forfeit.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
This is a non stat zone analysis, completely subjective, no WAR, no OPS+, no ERA+, no xFIP, just simple old fashioned bullshit.
best sentence I’ve read on a blog in years
rasmus with the triple to put the cards up on the Gnats 3-0
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Yah Sanchez having control problems
Get into that pen, Cards! Tire em out for the Rockies series and then those teams can beat each other up.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
4 walks in 3.2
5 if you include this IBB
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Giants announcers sound exasperated with him
heard a little bit of his last game, on the radio, too, and it was the same thing about him not giving up many hits but not controlling it well and walking too many guys. Today he walked the pitcher which made Dave Flemming irritable. Hee hee.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Giants have a weird split...35th road game tonight vs 21 home games so far
Last year, their home record was 49-32
Only 43-38 on road.
Not a huge split, but the Cards announcers they would probably make a run due to so having so many home games coming up.
of course
of course now sanchez has settled down and just scored tying run so I should shut up. Cards have rookie pitcher goimg.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
by underdog on Jun 2, 2011 6:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he has always had control problems
its his achillees heel
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Nice job, Phil.
I just got home and read your article. I believe you’re right. We have had almost everything bad happen that could possibly happen. It’s all gonna be downill sledding from here on! Everybody seems happy to be here, and the offense has shown signs of the production that we expected, although, you are correct, it has come from some weird places.
I’m looking forward to the next third of the season. I think there will be some major changes in the standings of the NL West.
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
Wahhhhhambulence called for Sabean
Sabean rips Cousins and I don’t buy the BS that he would have called out his own players. Had this been a Russell Martin/Pablo Sandoval collision it would have been just a hard nosed baseball play.
Malicious?
doing something within the rules to try to win the game isn’t malicious. If he did it with the sole intintion of injuring posey, THATS malicious.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
My cousin is a Giants Fan
But her boyfriend is a Dodgers fan, so between the two of us, we should be able to solve this problem. Also, I showed her a picture of Matt Kemp. Should be a breeze.
Great post, Phil.
Poor Deuce.
by Maddz on Jun 2, 2011 6:57 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Haven’t met him yet. She apparently agreed to learn about the Dodgers in exchange for him seeing the Justin Bieber movie.
Poor Deuce.
by Maddz on Jun 2, 2011 7:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
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